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Does the EES system work at Vilok border crossing?
EES Active
Yes, the Entry/Exit System (EES) is active at Vilok border crossing. EES is an EU automated system for registering entry and exit of third-country nationals crossing the external borders of the Schengen Area.
The system records the date, time and place of border crossing, as well as biometric data (fingerprints and facial photo).
No cameras available at this checkpoint
During the period 12.05.2026 from 00:00 to 23:59 at the Vilok - pedestrian checkpoint, the following key moments were recorded:
Morning hours (06:00 - 12:00):
The number of vehicles during Morning hours (06:00 - 12:00). The lowest point was observed at 09:00 12.05.2026 — 0 pedestrians. The highest point was recorded at 09:00 12.05.2026 — 0 pedestrians.
Afternoon (12:00 - 18:00):
The number of vehicles during Afternoon (12:00 - 18:00). The lowest point was observed at 12:00 12.05.2026 — 0 pedestrians. The highest point was recorded at 12:00 12.05.2026 — 0 pedestrians.
Evening hours (18:00 - 24:00):
The number of vehicles during Evening hours (18:00 - 24:00). The lowest point was observed at 18:00 12.05.2026 — 0 pedestrians. The highest point was recorded at 18:00 12.05.2026 — 0 pedestrians.
Night hours (00:00 - 06:00):
No data for Night hours (00:00 - 06:00).
To avoid long queues at the Vilok - pedestrian checkpoint, it is recommended to plan your border crossing during the least busy hours. According to the data from the past day, the lowest number of vehicles was observed between 9:00 and 12:00 hours. This is the ideal time to cross the border, saving time and avoiding delays.
Plan your trips in advance using up-to-date border queue information at the Vilok - pedestrian checkpoint to make your crossing fast and convenient. Pay special attention to these hours to avoid peak times and reduce waiting times.
Our Data vs Official Source
Best days:
Monday-Tuesday (11 pedestrians,
~1.1-2.1 hrs).
Avoid:
Saturday (18 pedestrians).
| Day | Pedestrians | Load | Wait time |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🟡 Mon | 11 | 61% | ~1.1-2.1 hrs |
| 🟡 Tue | 13 | 72% | ~1.3-2.3 hrs |
| 🟠 Wed | 15 | 83% | ~1.5-2.5 hrs |
| 🟠 Thu | 16 | 89% | ~1.6-2.6 hrs |
| 🟠 Fri | 15 | 83% | ~1.5-2.5 hrs |
| 🔴 Sat | 18 | 100% | ~1.8-2.8 hrs |
| 🟠 Sun | 15 | 83% | ~1.5-2.5 hrs |
Peak time: Wednesday 07:00 - 09:00 and 19:00 - 21:00.
Average wait time on Sunday: from 60 up to 180 min..
Based on the data, the best time to cross the border is Monday or Tuesday, when the queue is shortest.
Which day is best to cross Vilok on foot?
Monday or Tuesday — shortest queue (11 pedestrians, ~1.1-2.1 hrs waiting).
When to avoid crossing at Vilok?
Saturday — peak load (18 pedestrians).
What is the average queue wait time?
Depends on the day: 1-3 hrs (Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun).
Ukrainian men in this age group MUST HAVE one of these documents to cross the border:
One of these documents is MANDATORY:
| Military ID | Military commissariat (1-2 weeks) |
| VLK Certificate | Military commissariat (1-3 days) |
| Booking Certificate | TCC of your region (1-5 days) |
| Exit Permit from TCC | TCC of your region (2-7 days) |
Don't travel to the border without one of these documents. Better to spend a few days getting the document.
Green Card is mandatory vehicle insurance for all cars. Important to know:
This rule applies to all types of purchase:
What to do?
To cross the border at Krakovets-Korchova on foot, prepare:
ALLOWED (with limits)
Example: 0.5L vodka + 1L wine = within limits
Package must be sealed!
Meat from non-EU countries is PROHIBITED!
PROHIBITED
Transport Type: automobile
Total number of lanes: Ukraine:
Total number of lanes: Hungary:
Address: Zakarpatskaya oblast, Vinogradovsky raion, Vilok
Phone: +38 044 527-63-63
GPS Coordinates: 48.093582, 22.835029 Show on map
by car:
from Kyiv via the M06 highway to Zhytomyr, from Zhytomyr via the N03 highway to Khmelnytskyi, from Khmelnytskyi via the M12 highway to Ternopil, from Ternopil via the M12 highway to Stryi, from Stryi via the M06 highway to Mukachevo, from Mukachevo via the M24 highway to Berehove, from Berehove via the M23 highway to Vilok, from Vilok via the R55 highway to the Vilok checkpoint.
